Head of Recruitment
- Organisation: Woldingham School
- Location: Surrey
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Salary info £48,450.00 - £52,021.00 per annum
Dependant on skills and experience - Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 13 January 2025
The Registrar, supported by the Admissions Assistant, the Head of Recruitment will represent Woldingham both in the UK and overseas with the key responsibility of promoting the school and recruiting new students.
Reporting to the Director of External Relations and working closely with the Registrar, supported by the Admissions Assistant, the Head of Recruitment will represent Woldingham both in the UK and overseas with the key responsibility of promoting the school and recruiting new students.
As part of our redefined and dynamic Admissions Team, the ideal candidate, supported by the Head and Director of External Relations, will spend time in the UK and in our key international territories attending exhibitions and recruitment fairs, meeting prospective families, building trusted relationships with agents, interviewing prospective students and growing networks with our overseas alumnae and current parents.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills and a proven ability to convert opportunities. You will have experience of working in independent UK boarding schools, a good understanding of the international boarding market, the global economic environment and be prepared to spend a significant amount of time overseas.
You will be self-motivated, proactive, and highly professional whilst operating as part of our admissions team and be able to engage and operate at a senior level amongst your peers within the recruitment circuit.
Salary: £48,450 to £52,021 dependant on skills and experience
All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.
The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.
Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture, we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back over 180 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.
Please return your completed application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk
This vacancy will close at 9am on Monday 13th January 2025.
We encourage early applications, and as such reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be appointed.
Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.
Professional development and staff welfare
Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.
Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.
The Registrar, supported by the Admissions Assistant, the Head of Recruitment will represent Woldingham both in the UK and overseas with the key responsibility of promoting the school and recruiting new students.
Description
Reporting to the Director of External Relations and working closely with the Registrar, supported by the Admissions Assistant, the Head of Recruitment will represent Woldingham both in the UK and overseas with the key responsibility of promoting the school and recruiting new students.
As part of our redefined and dynamic Admissions Team, the ideal candidate, supported by the Head and Director of External Relations, will spend time in the UK and in our key international territories attending exhibitions and recruitment fairs, meeting prospective families, building trusted relationships with agents, interviewing prospective students and growing networks with our overseas alumnae and current parents.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills and a proven ability to convert opportunities. You will have experience of working in independent UK boarding schools, a good understanding of the international boarding market, the global economic environment and be prepared to spend a significant amount of time overseas.
You will be self-motivated, proactive, and highly professional whilst operating as part of our admissions team and be able to engage and operate at a senior level amongst your peers within the recruitment circuit.
Salary: £48,450 to £52,021 dependant on skills and experience
All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.
The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.
Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture, we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back over 180 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.
Please return your completed application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk
This vacancy will close at 9am on Monday 13th January 2025.
We encourage early applications, and as such reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be appointed.
Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.
Professional development and staff welfare
Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.
Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.
